Master P is a New Orleans legend with lifelong ties to basketball — from the "Make 'Em Say Ugh" video to his occasional stints as a professional player to his son Lil Romeo's years as a point guard for USC — so in a way his new job makes perfect sense. The hip-hop multi-hyphenate born Percy Miller has been named President of Basketball Operations at the University of New Orleans.
In a press release announcing Master P's hire, coach Stacy Hollowell says, "This is a tremendously exciting day for the future of New Orleans Privateers basketball. I am thrilled to add coach Percy Miller to our staff as President of Basketball Operations. Coach Miller cares deeply about his city, the University of New Orleans and Privateers basketball. We will benefit from his basketball knowledge and his relationships with people within the city and the game."
Miller arrives in the role at a scandalous time for the program. Four of the top five scorers have been suspended since Jan. 27, with the school only communicating that the players had violated team rules. Today college basketball analyst Jeff Goodman reported that the suspension stems from suspected ties to sports gambling. The players are under investigation by the university and the NCAA. Good luck cleaning up that mess, Master P!
